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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … “Public corruption does damage beyond the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” … Chiumento said, “This individual violated the public trust by blatantly disregarding the law and stealing from town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other … by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … Town’s response. … Town of Clayton Justice Court Time and Attendance 2017M286 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… protected because the Treasurer used her personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online … all District records from her own personal computer to the District computer. District officials agreed with our … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … announced that Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… public service is the ability to obtain a pension. Those funds will simply not be available to those who earned them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County … make purchases, pay bills, write checks and collect and deposit moneys with no board oversight. This system created … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… to root out public corruption and the misuse of public funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newOpinion 97 - 12
… engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording … be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or to come before, the … in matters before the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12West Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… all insurance claims are presented to the claims auditor for audit and approval prior to payment. The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126East Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipt process over ECA funds … Ensure the Central Treasurer issues pre-numbered receipts to the ECA clubs at the time funds are placed in her custody. … should sign and date the receipt and provide a copy to the faculty advisor. Ensure that all receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth … “We are now entering the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation … but the economy remains uneven, and inflation is still too high. To prepare for future risks and uncertainties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. DiNapoli’s office oversees 198,834 accounts valued at nearly $107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court … reported applicable court transactions to the state Department of Motor Vehicles and prepared monthly Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, admitted that from 2015 to 2020 she wrote … larceny, a class A misdemeanor, today in Town of Ellery Court and was sentenced to pay back $58,100 in restitution to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more … from the fire department over several years, following an investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of Bolivar’s Police Department, along …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged criminal behavior among those entrusted in their position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the village, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being squandered. We will work to ensure that … strong message that we will not tolerate dishonest actions by those who use their position at the expense of the public” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-village